I have a Winchester 1894 with 26" octagon barrel , left the factory in 1897 . I cast and size my LEE 255 gr bullets .379 . My notes show 18 gr / 4227 yields approx 1350 fps . My favorite and most...
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I have a Winchester 1894 with 26" octagon barrel , left the factory in 1897 . I cast and size my LEE 255 gr bullets .379 . My notes show 18 gr / 4227 yields approx 1350 fps . My favorite and most...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I have loaded H110 / W296 using the plain based version (Tom @ Accurate Molds ) of the Lyman 358156 using enough powder to touch the base of the bullet . I shoot 16.0 grs . An " old sage " told me...
Another powder that really performs well in the 41 magnum is SR 4756 . It's been discontinued for years , sad to say . I have over 10#'s so will be putting it to good use I understand that it...
Light to medium accurate loads ? Light examples ---- 5.0 bullseye , 700x , Red dot , titegroup . Medium ---- 8,5 grs of Unique , Universal , Hodgdon lists 5.5 --11 grs of W231 / HP38 (they are the...
Unique is a very good powder and it's one that I originally started reloading with . But ----- a few years ago when it couldn't be bought , year after year I switched to a " replacement " . A...
I have one NOE HP mold , Keith 173 gr swc and yes , getting the pins hot enough is the hardest part . I too used my propane torch --- quickly . The best HP mold I have bought has come from MP Molds...
HS-6 is an excellent powder and should provide you with what you are looking for , and maybe a bit more . I strongly recommend a full magnum primer . I use CCI 350 . I don't like the winchester LP...
I have shot the Keith load , 13.5 grs of 2400 using his bullet and in a 38 special case . I found it very accurate and enjoyable and it did not lead the barrels of any of my 387's . But ----- I...
I used 5.0 grs with 158 gr LEE TL 158 gr RN , accurate and pleasant to shoot . It makes a good " Unique " replacement if looking for one . Regards Paul
TNSailorman : Another load that I really like and should fit your desire is 7.0 grs of Titegroup . Hodgdon's lists 6.5-7.5 grs with a 210 gr bullet . I have found 7.0 was a perfect fit ,...
You Unique " lovers " will be happy with my post as I stopped using it many years ago . My powder of choice for my Unique " replacement " has been Winchester Super Field . My standard " everyday "...
Forum: Hunting with CB's
I have the original H&G 501, The Elmer Keiths design 255 gr swc . It is an exceptional accurate design . I have found great favor with the LEE 255 RNFP as well . Those 2 designs do all I need . ...
It's the only wadcutter I have found that you can push it fast and accuracy does not suffer . I routinely load it in mid range 357 loads with extremely good results . So for your 38 special loads ,...
Toms molds are good , I have some . I have bought several MP molds and couldn't be happier . If wanting another mold I will definitely check MP first . His molds are very top quality , priced very...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Unique is " MIA " for most of the country , including my area . Soooo , I decided to try Hodgdon's CFE-Pistol . It's a good unique replacement . I like 5.2 grs with a 158 gr cast bullet . It...
LOBO , A chronograph will tell you what you are wanting . If i was " in your shoes " I would start with 2400 . I believe 17.0 gra should get you there . Alliant lists with a 210 gr bulllet 19.0...
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
Take a look @ Ramshot Enforcer . It's my 2400 replacement . It meters well , is accurate , burns clean and much cheaper . It gives me magnum performance . At powder valley is $34.99 / lb .
Forum: Leverguns
My first lever gun was my fathers 1894 Winchester chambered in 38-55 . I did some research and found that it left the factory in April 1897 . Most of the bluing gone but still a real good shooter ....
My experience with titegroup powder in the 44 magnum was great . After looking at hodgdon's load data I settled on 8 grs with the real Keith swc , HG 503 . Lyman 429421 will work fine also . ...
I have used 700X with a 165gr cast hollow point (MP mold) . I was very pleased with the load . It was accurate , clean , hard hitting load with fairly low recoil . The spent cases fell out of the...
Here's a couple more " 44 magnum moderate oads " that I have shot . As mentioned before I deep seated the Keith swc over the front driving band , loaded on top of 7.5 grs of Unique . I was trying...
The new colt pythons should make a great 41 special . The cylinder is a bit shorter than the model 28's . I have an old Ideal mold in a 152 gr swc . The nose is too long for the new python that I...
If looking for lighter recoiling , easy shooting loads , you don't need " special cases " just use a lighter weight bullet in a magnum case . A 180 gr seated over 7.5 grs of Unique using a magnum...
Forum: Boolit Lube !
Gary , was that " one part " this and " one part that " by volume or weight ? Regards Paul
Dave clements was going to convert a 686 4" for me into a 6 shooter 41 special . He said that the GP100 made a better conversion and was a stronger gun . Before I had collected the funds , he went...
BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |